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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
centlv yet promptly on the kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem effectually,- dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
onlv remedy of its kinti ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
Me to the stomach. t)romt)t in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
m any excellent qualities com men d i t
to all and have made it the most
popular remeay Known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 75c
Injttles by all leading druggists.
Any reliable druggist who may not
have it on hand will procure it
promptly for any one Who wishes
to try it. Manufactured only by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.,
SAN FBANOISOO, OAL.
LOXJI3VILLS, KY. NEW TOES, N. "Z
Furniture
AND
Carpets.
Best Line of
CARPETS AKD FURNITURE
And the largest and beat Hue of
CHIIDREN'S CARRIAGES
IN THE TFIREE CiTIEP.
G. O. HUCKSTAEDT,
1809 and 1811 Second Ave.
J. B. REIDY. T. B. KK1DY.
REIDY BROS.,
THE POPULAR
Real Estate
Insurance.
AGENTS.
We now have some flrt-clas bargains In reM
estate which will net all the way from 8 to 14 per
cent on the Internment. It wil, be to the interest
of patie who have their money placed at a le8
rate of interept to call and examine these bargains.
Room 4. Mitchell I.ynde building, ground
floor, in rear of Mitchell & lynde hank.
Subscribe for Stock
In the Second series of the
Borne Building and Loan Asso
ciation, of Kock Island.
A safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and it
pays more than three times as
much, interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest ratrs.
R. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
Ornoi, Rooms 8, 4. 5 and 6 Masonic Tcmpie.
Dinner Sets, Saturday.
On Saturday, Septembr 10th,
and on that day only, we offer
a good imported semi-porcelain
brown decorated one hundred
piece din oer set for $7.10, guar
anteed not to craze, good
enough for anybody.
This set is now displayed in
my store window. There are
enough on hand to supply all
who come on Saturday, Septem
ber 10th.
The right to deliver sets on
Monday is reserved. Judging
from the buccess of pa6t special
sales, we will not be able to de
liver all the sets sold, Saturday.
G. M. Loosley.
rockery Stor,
1TO0 g ;cond avenue.
Kock lsland.IU.
ONE COURSE ENOUGH.
The Municipal Paving Investigation
at Clinton.
Roelt Island Aldermen More Than
"I'' With the Plan la Voxue
Titer, and Will Favor It Hereafer.
"We were more than pleased with the
single course system of brick pavement
in vogue in Clinton," said Alderman Dan
Corken last evening on his return from
that city, whither he went in company
with Mayor McConochie, Engineer Pad
dock and Aldermen Huesing. Dauber,
Nelson, Schroeder and Knox to investi
gate the one layer plan of brick pave
ment used there. "Clinton has 14 miles
of brick pavement," Mr. Corken
continued, "and every foot of it
is single course. And it is
in good condition. It has been down
now about three years, and is in splen
did condition. On the main business
street of the f tty. Rock Island brick is
used, and it is s'anding the test admir
ably, the singli- course hold in a; its own
under the w--ir and tear as well as our
double course iloes on Second avenue in
Rock Island."
"What is the relative difference in the
cost of f-aving with single and double
course?'' The Argus reporter inquired.
"There is a saving of $1 per front foot
in favor of the single course." Aid.
Corken replied.
"Are the aldermen of Rock Island all
pleased with the single course, and do
they regard it as practical?"
"They we favorably impressed with it,
and I don't think there is any doubt
about giving it a fair trial in Rock Isl
and in the next job that is done here.
Fourth avenue will be contracted for on
that basis, I think. Clinton's single
course demonstrates that we can
save property holders in the cost of
paving, and we propose to do it. But,
by the way, they are doing another
thing in Clinton . They are adopting T
rail on all the streets there where there
are car tracks. It is found to be quite
as good if not belter than tram rail
where there are paved streets, and in all
portions of the city where the street
railway lines extend T rail is the stand
ard adopted. And I can say one thing,
and tha. is that Clinton is spreading out
in all directions and pave streets are
going wherever the city is extending.
Clnton i: a good town and its mayor
and councilmen know how to entertain.
Tcey treated us royally."
After thoroughly inspecting the paved
streets of Clinton, the Rock Island dele
gation went over the bridge to Fulton
and paid a visit to Head Clerk C. W.
Hawes and his assistant, -H. . Casteel,
of the M. W. A , by whom they were
courteously treated.
The IluMIer.
Those who love music in the form of
Bor.g and dance, by well trained male
voices, may as well go an d
see "The Hustler" at the Bartis
opera house next Tuesday night, Sept.
13ih. There is a good deal of fun in the
play, but there is some freshness in the
new dances of which most of us have
heard only through metropolitan sources.
Miss Kirby, the pretty leading soubrette
of the company, gives the celebrated ser
pentine dance about which such a com
motion was raised in the New York
courts by Louie Fuller. There are six
other pretty women who execute "The
Widow's Dance" one of the latest
crazes of the metropolitan centers. "The
Widow's Dance" is one of the most
clever humorous novelties introduced for
a long time. In addition to this "The
Hustlers" give an old-fashioned negro
song and dance a breakdown though
refined and polished up to fit this
stage of civilization. "The Hustler" is
in its third season, but it has been re
written and brought up to date in its
xpeciulities. With the exception of John
Kt rnell and Gus Mills the company is
new.
t'onnly court Fleas.
G. R- Nuger, the wheel of fortune man
who was arrested by the sheriff on Mon
day night, pleaded guilty in the county
court yerterday afternoon and was fined
$25 and costs fpr running a lottery.
James Haley was fined $15 on a plea of
guilty cf larceny and sentenced to one
day in i ail.
John Williams, a circus crook who at
tempted to steal a purse from Mrs. William
Hess of Black Hawk several weeks ago,
pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and
sentenced to 40 days in jail.
Information was filed against Henry
Lounsdale, the former Harper house
steward, in the coanty court yesterday, bo
as to give him a chance to plead guilty.
Attention, G. A. A. !
ThA Ttnrlinfton route C B. & Q.
railroad is the only line making rate of
$20 25 for the round trip via three gate
ways Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis, to
Washington. D. C.
Tickets on sale Sept. 13th to 20lh in
clusive, with final limit for return Oct.
10th, 1898.
For further information apply to any
C, B. & Q ticket agent, or to
a. v. MACK,
Div. Pass. Agt,. Rock Island, 111.
P. S. Errrrs.
Gen. Pass. Agt, Chicago, 111.
.Tnspnh Ruhv. of Columbia. Pa., suffer
ed from birth with scrofula humor, till he
was perfectly cured by nooas arsa
pariila-
SPORTING GOSSIP.
All That Remain af tha I. -I. Lrane
I'hamplana The t'omlat Wreallac
M ateh Wet m.
Base ball has taken a sudden drop
about the city. Since the club disbanded
interest in the national game has so
lagged that yoa seldom hear It being
talked anywhere about town. It has
given away to other sports, the rights at
New Orleans having been the absorbing
topic during the past couple of weeks.
Cunningham, Sage, Roberta and O'Day
are all that are left of the team and the
latter two, whose homes are on the Pa
cific coast, will probably remain in Moline
all winter.
Hugh Dougherty who will wreBtle
"Farmer1' Burns at Turner Hall Satur
day night, is a well built man 29 years of
age, his home being in England, and
being near that of Charley Green the
wrestler. Dougherty wrestled a draw
with Tom Conners and also threw Joe
Acton. He is of powerful physique, and
is being backed by a number of locals
who seem to have satisfied themselves of
his ability. Plenty of Bums' money is
also said to be had, and money from out
side the city is being put up so that a
match of more than ordinary intarest is
anticipated.
Joe Flaherty, who worsted the "Min
neapolis Mascot" on Labor day. will
spar five rounds with Jack Feeney of
Davenport at the wrestling match on
Sarurday night.
Rock Island may be treated to a
sprinting match, in which Coden will
be one of the participants, before the
summer sports cease entirely.
Our own Tommy Ryan was among the
prominent sporting men from all over the
land that attended the late Sullivan Cor
bett fight.
It is said that more money changed
hands in San Francisco on the 8ullivan
Corbett fight than in any other city in the
country, Boston and New Orleans in
cluded. J. L. Dinning, backer and manager of
Hugh Dougherty, who 's to wrestle
"Farmer" Burns for the middleweight
championship of the world Saturday
evening at Turner hall, issues the fol
lowing challenge:
I, J. L. Dinning, will play any one in
the three cities 15 -ball poo: for any part
of $100, not less than $25. Man and
money can be found at Turner hall,
where Mr. Dinning has left a forfeit for
anyone to cover. J. L. Dinning.
A STEAMER SL'AK.
Thn Kart Koat Milan Wright Uoea
Uovb on the Kaploa Klver New.
The raft boat Silas Wright, owned by
Capt. West Rambo. struck upon a rock
in the rapids near Half way island, about
eight miles above this city, last evening
and turned over and sunk . The boat
was handling a raft for Dimock & Gould,
who have bad her in commission all the
season. The crew escaped with their
lives, but the boat wi'.l be a total loss.
She represented about $3,500 in money
and there was no insurance.
The Jo Long, C. W. Cowles, Dan
Thayer, Verne Swain, West Rambo and
Pilot came down, and the Daisy, Volun
teer, Jo Long, West Rambo, Verne
Swain and Pilot passed up.
The stage of water at Rock Island
bridge at noon today was 2.35, and the
temperature was 77.
folire Points.
The residence of John Sauerman and
wife. 623 Seventeenth street, was en
tered by burglars on Wednesday night
while the family was attending the re
ception at the new home of Charles Bat
tles and wife, and it is thought were
frightened away by the return of the
family just after they had gained an en
trance to the house . In all probability,
it was the work of local crooks, who had
figured on .securing silverware, as numer
ous wedding presents were being brought
there during the day. This theory is
further advanced by the manner in which
Miss Haas' millinerv store was relieved
of about $ 100 worth of velvets, eta , the
same night.
J. T. Christie, a wealthy gentleman
from Altoona, Pa., was robbed of a dia
mond stud on the C , R. I. & P. between
Colona and Moline the other evening.
A nicely dressed man entered the car, and
held a hasty conference with him, telling
him he was wanted in the baggage car to
identify a piece of baggage that would
be left at Moline unless re-checked.
Christy rushed out to the platform with
his new-found friend, but he didn't miss
his diamond until he reached Moline, by
which time his friend was missing. The
Davenport police are investigating the
matter.
Officer Wafer of Davenport, yesterday
arrested a suspicious-looking character
there who was carrying a bundle; which
upon Investigation proved to be a cloak
stolen from Miss Hass' milinery store, and
the thief will be brought to this Bide of
the river. On the strength of the arrest
three pieces of the stolen goods and some
of the feathers were found in box car in
the C, B. & Q. yards this mornine.
Anthony Tarpey was assessed $3 and
costs by Magistrate Wivill last night for
intoxication.
G. A- R- Excursion.
Tickets for Washington tia the Rock
Island & Peoria, good until Oct. 10th.
Stop overs both ways.
; GARNSEY SQUARE.
Th Werk an the SJroaa Walks Com
mences Tae ;entre Fanntaln Other
Oritatiii.
Contractor Nelson commenced this
morning to lay the cross walks through
Garnsey Square, tiling being used as is
the case in Spencer Square. The
centre is to be of varie
gated cement. The central fountain,
presented by Weyerbseuser & Deakmann
is to occupy the centre of the square,
with cement walk encircling it. To the
west will be the band stand, and to the
east the drinking fountain, presented by
President D. H. Louderback of the street
railway company. This will fill up the
two triangles on the east and west side
of the main fountain, while those on the
north and south sides will contain vases
and other ornaments, which public spirit
and generosity may place in the hands of
Commissioner Buncher.
Contractor Larkin this morning com
menced the basin for the central fount
ain, he having contributed his work,
while the Rockford Construction com
pany donate the brick, and Arthur Bor
rall the sandstone. The basin is to be
very similar to that in Spencer Square,
but the design of the fountain is alto
gether different, but no less beautiful
and artistic. It is expected in less than a
month's time, and to be in place this
fall.
The grading is now all completed, and
the cround ready for the grass seed. It
will be sown this autumn, and if the
elements are as favorable as they were
with reference to Spencer Square, Garn
sey Square will have a beautiful surface
next spring when the grass springs forth.
Should b Kemaved.
There is a great deal of complaint on
lower Third avenue over the powder-like
dust which arises from the pavement
from Ninth street east. This is one of
the most traveled thoroughfares in town,
and the sand with which the Rockford
Construction Company covered the pave
ment as it progressed has been ground up
into fine dust which is very similar to
limestone, and the vc nicies which are
constantly traversing the avenue keep
the air filled with it. and it is not only
very disagreeable, but destructive to house
hold furniture, as it gets in at the win
dows. The pav m nt on Th'rd ave
nue should be ordered cleaned from
Ninth to Fifteenth streets, at least.
Men and Teams Wantedl
Wanted, 300 men and teams for work
on Hennepin Canal contract, at Milan,
fivs miles south of Rock Island. Teams
35 cents per hour, men 17 cents per
hour. J. D. Lynch, Contractor.
Harper's Theatre,
J. E- Montrose, Manager-
onk night,
MONDAY, SEPT., 12th,
THE rKKMIERS,
HAVERLY'S
ASTODON
INSTRELS.
Vnder the pcivonal direction of J. IT. Hverly,
Wtn, Foote, M iinacrr; the Finest and Best
MinMrel Organization In the World. Di
rect from a Six months' rnn at Haver
ly'e Casino, Chicago,
The Best Singers. The Best Comcdisns,
The Best Dancers, The Best Musicians.
All the Old Favorite : Billy Rice, E, M, Hall,
E, M. Kane, Kicll, A. M. Thatcher. Lon Del
more, Fred Wilson, Ed Bojiert, Neil O'Brien,
Harry Constantlne, Charles Sully, Arthur Yale,
George Evans and 25 other.
So parade, hut a Grand free open air Band Con
cert at 8 o'clock p. m. at Harper House on day of
performance; ecau on sale Friday 8th.
B
urtis Opera House,
DAVENPORT.
TUESDAY, J5EPT., 13th.
Davis & Keogh's Comedians
IK
TCSKD UP TO DATE.
Thb Ektertaikeeb Geo, F. Marion. Harrv
Watson, f-adie Kirby. Annie Black, Gus Mills,
John Gilrojr. Mamie Mayo. Julie Talor, Lenard
Somcrs, Barny Keilly, Apnes Daly, Clara Belle,
James Bradley, Hamilton Adams. Lilly Kaymont,
Corry Norton. Chss Wallack, lie Lloyd, M'lle
Audrau. Senori.a Conchtia, and the
Famous Hustler Quartette.
Prices Sl. 01, 75. 50 and 85 cents; scat sale at
Fluke's Saturday; Telephoue So. 20,
School Books-
New and
Second Hand.
Slate Pencils, Ink,
Paper Tablets, Satchel,
Straps, Baskets, Pencil Boxes
liulers, and everything
necessary for School.
You can
Save Money
By getting ,
School Supplies at
C. C. TAYLOR'S,
1717 Second Ave.
JAHNS & BERTLESEN
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Peoria Cook and Ranges,
Tinware And Hotjsk Furnishing Goods.
1612 second avenue,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.'
Buy Your Shoes at
CHNEIDER'S
SHOE STORES.
These Stores are noted for carrying the best and most com
plete stocks at Lowest prices. ' '
it
"We Sell Solid School Shoes for Less Money than any
other competitor in the thrte cities.
We enlarge your Photo free when you buy Ten Doll
worth of Shoes. Call and get card.
GEO. SCHNEIDER,
CARSE & CO., STAND,
1623 Second avenue.
CASH STORE,
1712 Second tvtnue.
CENTRAL.
1S18 Second ave.
EAD THIS !
Upon the solicitation of a number of our leading
Physicians we have secured the agency for the sale
of the celebrated Brotherhood Wine Co's. Wines and
Liquors, which are unexcelled for medicinal use.
We have the following goods in original pint
bottles:
Anpelica.....
Muvcatel
Snnnystde Claret
Pure Table Caret
Zinfandel Claret
Norton's Seedling Claret
Bauterne ,..lfT3
Sauterne 18S0
Kiesling J
Madeira. I. 1878
Tokay iS76
Sweet Catawba............
Sweet Catawba...........
lry Catawoa
Dry 'atvba
Old Brotherhood Brandy.
Old Cherry Brandy
old Medicinal Port
Old Sweet Delaware.....
Kx. old Brocton Port
Sherry
Sweet Isabella
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Also, Old XXXXX Emerson Rye 79 in original qts.
T. H. THOjMAS, Druggist.
Adams Wall Paper Co.
J. C. ADAMS, Pres.
W. L. EYSTER, Sec
"Wall Paper,
Window Shades,
Engravings,
Fine Etchings,
Picture Frames,
Mouldings.
CONTRACTORS
For all Kinds of
PAINTING-
And
PAPER HANGING
STORES Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, Reynolds.
School Books-
New and Second Hand.
We will save you Money by purchasing your
Books, Tablets, Slates, School Bags, Slate
Pencils, Lunch Baskets, etc., of us. A lead
pencil Sharpener given to every purchaser
of Tablets on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Geo. H. Kingsbury,
1703, 170.5 Second avenue. Rock Tsland, Telephone 1216
402 Fifteenth street, Moline